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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Malaysia

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Table of contents

Grocery

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.43 times less for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 9.3 PLN (2.58 USD) in Mexico and 10.08 PLN (2.8 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Mexico.

9.30 PLN
10.08 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 4.82 PLN (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 5.52 PLN (1.53 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Mexico.

4.82 PLN
5.52 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 35.89 PLN (9.96 USD) in Mexico and 36.24 PLN (10.05 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 1% lower in Mexico.

35.89 PLN
36.24 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 42.11 PLN (11.68 USD) in Mexico and 59.91 PLN (16.62 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Mexico.

42.11 PLN
59.91 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 24.37 PLN (6.76 USD) in Mexico and 14.74 PLN (4.09 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Malaysia.

24.37 PLN
14.74 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.4 PLN (3.72 USD) in Mexico and 15.41 PLN (4.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 13% lower in Mexico.

13.40 PLN
15.41 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.3 PLN (1.47 USD) in Mexico and 9.78 PLN (2.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in Mexico.

5.30 PLN
9.78 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.42 PLN (2.06 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 6.8 PLN (1.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Malaysia.

7.42 PLN
6.80 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.89 PLN (2.74 USD) in Mexico and 13.6 PLN (3.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 27.3% lower in Mexico.

9.89 PLN
13.60 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 86.45 PLN (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 134.25 PLN (37.24 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Mexico.

86.45 PLN
134.25 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 3.65 PLN (1.01 USD) in Mexico and 3.45 PLN (0.96 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.65 PLN
3.45 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 7.34 PLN (2.04 USD) in Mexico and 3.07 PLN (0.85 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Malaysia.

7.34 PLN
3.07 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 30.23 PLN (8.39 USD) in Mexico and 34.28 PLN (9.51 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.8% lower in Mexico.

30.23 PLN
34.28 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.99 PLN (1.38 USD) in Mexico and 6.39 PLN (1.77 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Mexico.

4.99 PLN
6.39 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 5.54 PLN (1.54 USD) in Mexico and 3.37 PLN (0.94 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.54 PLN
3.37 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.4 PLN (1.5 USD) in Mexico and 10.6 PLN (2.94 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Mexico.

5.40 PLN
10.60 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.94 PLN (1.65 USD) in Mexico and 3.67 PLN (1.02 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Malaysia.

5.94 PLN
3.67 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 5.29 PLN (1.47 USD) in Mexico and 5.14 PLN (1.42 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Malaysia.

5.29 PLN
5.14 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 47.08 PLN (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 135.73 PLN (37.65 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Mexico.

47.08 PLN
135.73 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.84 PLN (1.62 USD) in Mexico and 5.33 PLN (1.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in Malaysia.

5.84 PLN
5.33 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.05 PLN (0.84 USD) in Mexico and 2.46 PLN (0.68 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Malaysia.

3.05 PLN
2.46 PLN

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.49 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 10.13 PLN (2.81 USD) in Mexico and 10.43 PLN (2.89 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Mexico.

10.13 PLN
10.43 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.8 PLN (1.05 USD) in Mexico and 2.3 PLN (0.64 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Malaysia.

3.80 PLN
2.30 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.57 PLN (2.65 USD) in Mexico and 15.41 PLN (4.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Mexico.

9.57 PLN
15.41 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 14.17 PLN (3.93 USD) in Mexico and 17.12 PLN (4.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Mexico.

14.17 PLN
17.12 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 24.59 PLN (6.82 USD) in Mexico and 15.41 PLN (4.27 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 37.3% lower in Malaysia.

24.59 PLN
15.41 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 145.47 PLN (40.35 USD) in Mexico and 85.59 PLN (23.74 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Malaysia.

145.47 PLN
85.59 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 28.71 PLN (7.96 USD) in Mexico and 12.84 PLN (3.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Malaysia.

28.71 PLN
12.84 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.73 PLN (0.76 USD) in Mexico and 1.49 PLN (0.41 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Malaysia.

2.73 PLN
1.49 PLN

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 2.22 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 4.74 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 2.52 PLN (0.7 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Malaysia.

4.74 PLN
2.52 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 4.72 PLN (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.75 PLN (0.49 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Malaysia.

4.72 PLN
1.75 PLN

Transportation

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.32 times more for transportation in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 58.26 PLN (16.16 USD) in Mexico and 42.8 PLN (11.87 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in Malaysia.

58.26 PLN
42.80 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.15 PLN (0.32 USD) in Mexico and 2.57 PLN (0.71 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Mexico.

1.15 PLN
2.57 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 22.97 PLN (6.37 USD) in Mexico and 12.84 PLN (3.56 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in Malaysia.

22.97 PLN
12.84 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.91 PLN (0.53 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

1.91 PLN
4.28 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.83 PLN (1.06 USD) in Mexico and 4.28 PLN (1.19 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Mexico.

3.83 PLN
4.28 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.23 PLN (4.78 USD) in Mexico and 17.12 PLN (4.75 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Malaysia.

17.23 PLN
17.12 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 171.45 PLN (47.56 USD) in Mexico and 156.96 PLN (43.54 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in Malaysia.

171.45 PLN
156.96 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 78 PLN (21.64 USD) in Mexico and 29.96 PLN (8.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 61.6% lower in Malaysia.

78.00 PLN
29.96 PLN

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.59 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 2921 PLN (810.28 USD) in Mexico and 1790 PLN (496.48 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Malaysia.

2 921 PLN
1 790 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1769 PLN (490.56 USD) in Mexico and 1072 PLN (297.34 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.4% lower in Malaysia.

1 769 PLN
1 072 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 5686 PLN (1577.21 USD) in Mexico and 3711 PLN (1029.32 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 34.7% lower in Malaysia.

5 686 PLN
3 711 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 3320 PLN (920.79 USD) in Mexico and 2019 PLN (560.16 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Malaysia.

3 320 PLN
2 019 PLN

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.23 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Malaysia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 10049 PLN (2787.31 USD) in Mexico and 8888 PLN (2465.31 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 11.6% lower in Malaysia.

10 049 PLN
8 888 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 6551 PLN (1817.21 USD) in Mexico and 4589 PLN (1272.82 USD) in Malaysia. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Malaysia.

6 551 PLN
4 589 PLN

Salary

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.94 times lower than in Malaysia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2528 PLN (701.35 USD) in Mexico and 4896 PLN (1358.15 USD) in Malaysia. The average salary is 48.4% lower in Mexico.

2 528 PLN
4 896 PLN

Hotels

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Mexico vs. Malaysia - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

85.7 PLN
-

Two stars

348 PLN
125 PLN

Three stars

506 PLN
196 PLN

Four stars

1 058 PLN
370 PLN

Five stars

2 887 PLN
1 023 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels • Malaysia: 20 cities, 1248 hotels

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